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Kerrea Gilbert (Arsenal) is mobbed by his team mates for setting up the 1st Arsenal Goal
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Kerrea Gilbert (Arsenal) is mobbed by his team mates for setting up the 1st Arsenal Goal
Arsenal 2:1 Wigan Athletic. Carling League Cup 1/2 Final, 2nd Leg. Wigan won on away goals. Arsenal Stadium, Highbury, London, 24/1/05. Credit: Arsenal Football Club / Stuart MacFarlane
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In this electrifying moment captured at Arsenal Football Club's hallowed Highbury Stadium on January 24,2005, Kerrea Gilbert is engulfed by a sea of jubilant teammates, each vying to express their appreciation for his instrumental role in setting up the first Arsenal goal against Wigan Athletic in the Carling League Cup 1/2 Final, second leg. The Gunners were locked in a tense battle with their opponents, with the aggregate score delicately poised at 2-2 after the first leg. As the clock ticked down in the second leg, the pressure mounted on both teams to secure the crucial goal that would see them advance to the final. In the 72nd minute, Arsenal's hopes seemed to be revived when Gilbert delivered a pinpoint cross into the box, finding the head of Thierry Henry who expertly nodded the ball past the Wigan goalkeeper. The Arsenal faithful erupted in a cacophony of cheers, and the relief and excitement on the players' faces was palpable. Gilbert, a versatile midfielder who had only joined Arsenal the previous summer, was an unsung hero on this occasion. His selfless play and ability to create chances had been a vital component of Arsenal's attack throughout the season, and this moment encapsulated his importance to the team. As the Arsenal players swarmed around him, Gilbert basked in the adoration of his teammates, knowing that he had played a pivotal role in keeping their Carling League Cup dreams alive. This image serves as a testament to the camaraderie and team spirit that exists within the Arsenal squad, as well as the thrill and drama of a high-stakes football match. Despite the ultimate disappointment of Wigan winning on away goals, this moment will forever be etched in the memories of Arsenal fans as a symbol of determination, resilience, and the beauty of football.
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